Bad cellar management let this bottle go too long. Concentrated core of syrupy dark berry fruit, lots of sediment, but quite flaccid structure at this point. No longer displaying the strength expected out of either Catena Alta or the Malbec grape.
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Clear deep garnet color, no sediment or bricking at all. Aromas of wood, cinnamon, and crushed dark berries lead into deep, intense flavors of red and black cherry compote, cassis, hints of vanilla and echos of cinnamon and mocha. A long, long finish emphasizing the dark, rich fruits, firm but velvety and refined tannins, and a hint of spices and mocha. A lovely, elegant, refined wine, a pleasure to savor. Last bottle in my cellar, wish I had more, although I’m not sure it would be this good very much longer.
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Decanted fo sediment which was light, big dark cherries, currants cassis, woody tart finish, fully integrated and clearly on the backside. Personally cellared Since 10/2008, to the best of my knowledge this bottle has not moved from my cellar since then.
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5/21/2023 - Mnawacki Likes this wine: 89 Points
Bad cellar management let this bottle go too long. Concentrated core of syrupy dark berry fruit, lots of sediment, but quite flaccid structure at this point. No longer displaying the strength expected out of either Catena Alta or the Malbec grape.
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2/22/2022 - Otis Wine Lover Likes this wine: 92 Points
Clear deep garnet color, no sediment or bricking at all. Aromas of wood, cinnamon, and crushed dark berries lead into deep, intense flavors of red and black cherry compote, cassis, hints of vanilla and echos of cinnamon and mocha. A long, long finish emphasizing the dark, rich fruits, firm but velvety and refined tannins, and a hint of spices and mocha. A lovely, elegant, refined wine, a pleasure to savor. Last bottle in my cellar, wish I had more, although I’m not sure it would be this good very much longer.
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10/17/2020 - wineshaman wrote: 89 Points
Decanted fo sediment which was light, big dark cherries, currants cassis, woody tart finish, fully integrated and clearly on the backside. Personally cellared Since 10/2008, to the best of my knowledge this bottle has not moved from my cellar since then.
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10/10/2019 - iamandyc Likes this wine: 89 Points
Easy drinker with dark fruit and some acidity. I thinks it's past its prime but still drinking well. Drink 'em if you got 'em
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7/10/2019 - 560 B&W Likes this wine: 91 Points
PnP, tasted over two nights. Mid+ body, mid acid, 13.9%
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